Dr. Eric Berkson uses state-of-the-art arthroscopic techniques and a personal approach to care, accelerating the recovery of shoulder, elbow and knee injuries and restoring the highest levels of activity. He specializes in the treatment of complex knee ligament and meniscus injuries, revision ACL surgery, cartilage restoration and complex arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder.
Dr. Berkson received his BA Summa Cum Laude from Brandeis University and received an MA in Computer Science from Brandeis University. He graduated from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine with an MD with Honors in June 2000. He completed an internship in general surgery followed by an orthopaedic residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Berkson completed a fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at Mass General.
Dr. Berkson is a member of the Mass General Sports Medicine Service and is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. He is a team physician for the Boston Red Sox and Lowell Spinners and is a consultant for the New England Patriots. He is the Head Team Physician for Wheaton College, Eastern Nazarene College, and Archbishop Williams High School. Dr. Berkson was recognized as an Emerging Leader by the American Orthopaedic Association.
Dr. Berkson's current research interests include pitching injuries and studies of shoulder and elbow biomechanics.
Dr. Berkson's Physician Assistant is Megan Lampron, PA-C.
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Sports Medicine Service
Charles River Plaza
175 Cambridge St., 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 508-718-4361
Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center at Foxborough
22 Patriot Place
Foxboro, MA 02035
Phone: 508-718-4361
Sports Medicine at Mass General Waltham
52 Second Ave.
3rd Floor, Suite 3300
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 508-718-4361
Medical Education
American Board Certifications
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Dr. Berkson specializes in the treatment of complex knee ligament and meniscus injuries, revision ACL surgery, cartilage restoration and complex arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder.
Dr. Berkson actively researches clinical outcomes of joint preservation, meniscal repair, multi-ligamentous knee injures as well as shoulder elbow and knee biomechanics with an emphasis on pitching injuries and recovery.
Dr. Berkson is the Founding Director of the MGH Sports Performance Center, a program integrating state of the art technology with the clinical expertise of MGH Sports Medicine physicians, certified athletic trainers, biomechanists, physical therapists, nutritionists and certified strength and conditioning coaches to critically and scientifically analyze athletic activities and to maximize recovery from injury, prevent injuries, and enhance and optimize performance.
Dr. Berkson was identified as an Emerging Leader by the American Orthopaedic Association and was the recipient of the Nicols Foundation Young Researcher Award by the International Society of Arthroscopy.
Seeing him dropped all the anxiety I had about this pending surgery. He was thorough, talked to me clearly about options and was so competent in his approach.
Dr. Berkson was very attentive. He took lots of time with me and reviewed my history very carefully. He treated me like an individual and didn't jump to conclusions and fully analyzed all aspects of my care to best understand what might be going on and come up with a plan moving forward. I was very satisfied with this level of care and felt he ... Read More
Dr. Berkson was very professional, considerate, and thorough. I felt based on his demeanor, and knowledge that I could trust what he was interpreting, and recommending. So, I'm very, very happy with the experience. Thank you.
He was very informative. and sorry for being late. He gave us the time we needed.
The doctor was very professional and provided the services I needed.
Dr. Berkson was extremely attentive. He has a great bedside manner. He listened to everything that I had to say and answered all of my questions. I would highly recommend him.
Dr. Eric Berkson is one of the greatest providers I could have ever had. He's super knowledgeable. He explains everything to you in a way that you can understand. He doesn't use any medical jargon, any useless terminology that wouldn't mean anything to the average person. Honestly, Berkson, 10 out of 10, I recommend him over any other provider ... Read More
Dr BERKSON was extremely helpful as he patiently answered my questions and reviewed my test results, etc
Dr. Berkson and the resident were professional and efficient. They gave me the options of treatment plans and respect patient's decision.
I had a very positive experience with this care provider.